Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy
CHRISTUS Health · Corpus Christi, TX
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 6, 2026
Job Description
Description
This position qualifies for a $10K Sign-on Bonus with a 2-year commitment
Summary:
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.
- Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized in the department
- Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff
- Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Excellent communication skills
Experience
- New graduates accepted; experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
- CPR (American Heart Association)
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Skills:
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Disease Prevention and Control, Electrical Components, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Patient Assessment, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Progress Reports, Prosthetics
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CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
This position qualifies for a $10K Sign-on Bonus with a 2-year commitment
Summary:
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.
- Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized in the department
- Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff
- Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Excellent communication skills
Experience
- New graduates accepted; experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
- CPR (American Heart Association)
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Skills:
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Disease Prevention and Control, Electrical Components, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Patient Assessment, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Progress Reports, Prosthetics
undefined:
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Corpus Christi
- State
- Texas
- Country
- US
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